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Christine Iovino

Home Town: Massapequa Park, NYMajor/Minor: Fashion Merchandising/Business and Product Development

Clubs/Activities: Marist College Ambassador Program, Marist College Cheerleading Team, Campus Ministry, Sigma, Sigma Sigma, Dresser in Marist College Silver Needle Fashion Show, Fashion Inc., Note taker for Special Services, Marist College Fashionology Boutique, Fox PAW (For the better treatment of animals), Weekly service at Good Counsel Home for Single Mothers, Meals on Wheels, Relay for Life , Special Olympics Walk.

How did you choose Marist: I came across Marist at a college fair at my high school. I then looked into the fashion program here and visited the campus. I quickly realized this was where I wanted to go.

What do you like best about Marist: I really enjoy most aspects of Marist, but my two favorite aspects are the people and the campus. The campus is simply beautiful, and the changing seasons create great scenery. I also love the people who go here; I have met so many wonderful friends.

Where did you intern: This past summer I did a fashion internship in Manhattan. I interned at B. Robinson Optical. They create optical glasses and sunglasses for Betsey Johnson, Cole Haan, David Yurman, etc. I really enjoyed my time there and got real life experience. I was able to see first hand how things were created and then distributed.

What is Marist like on the weekends: Unlike some other schools, it is not mainly a commuter school and people do remain on campus at night and on the weekends. People go out or just hang out in the dorms; there is never a dull moment.